with John DeRosa
Summary Is there strong scriptural support for the Primacy of Peter? Scholar of sacred scripture, Fr. Pablo T. Gadenz, joins us to examine three passages to answer that question. We look at Matthew 16, Luke 22, and John 21 in detail. And I mean DETAIL. I put several...
Summary This fall, Dr. Robert Koons is teaching a graduate seminar on arguments for God’s existence. In this episode, we cover cosmological arguments, teleological arguments, and epistemological arguments. We have a detailed discussion about the Kalam argument and fine-tuning arguments. Dr. Koons response to the multiverse objection and...
Summary How did C.S. Lewis argue for the existence of God? How did he argue for Christianity in particular? Would he have been sympathetic to Classical Theism? David Bates joins us to answer these questions while discussing the life and apologetics of C.S. Lewis. Guest Bio David Bates...
Summary Brandon Vogt joins us to defend three arguments for God’s existence from his recent book. First, he explains the purpose of his book and situates the chapter on God’s existence. Second, he discusses the Kalam argument, a moral argument, and an argument from reason. Finally, he defends...
Summary Bryan Mercier joins us to discuss his book Why Do You Believe in God? In the book, he provides over a dozen real discussions he’s had about God’s existence, science, the problem of evil, and other tough religious topics. Throughout the interview, I press Bryan to expand...
Background Ryan Mullins wrote an essay critiquing divine simplicity at Theopolis. Edward Feser replied to Mullins’ critique, drawing upon material he used in Five Proofs of the Existence of God. Other philosophers and theologians also addressed Mullins’ essay. Mullins then replied to Feser and other critics. Mullins’ latest...
Summary Dr. Robert A. Delfino joins us to discuss the doctrine of analogy, which is very important for classical theists. Through the course of the episode, he walks through exemplar causality, logical vs. philosophical predication, and the different types of analogy. Toward the end, I ask Dr. Delfino...
Summary Dr. Stephen Barr joins us to discuss his book Modern Physics and Ancient Faith. Does science support the existence of God? What about the order in the universe and the so-called “fine-tuning”? Are those evidence for God? Also, we discuss at length (and have a good-hearted dispute)...
Summary Michael Gormley (i.e. “Gomer”) joins the podcast to explain how to evangelize atheists. Gomer brings electric energy and years of experience with loads of great stories. He provides plenty of resource recommendations as well as advice for spiritual preparation. Also, I ask Gomer how he might approach...
Summary This is a 3-part series based on Dr. Josh Rasmussen’s new book How Reason Can Lead to God. In part 1, we talk about how to discuss worldview issues with others. In part 2, Dr. Rasmussen gives highlights of his argument for why reality must have an...
